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Weather & Climate in ‘Ayn Shiqāq, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
‘Ayn Shiqāq enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 259.7 sq mi (672.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3944°N, 36.0301°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 85 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 57 km | 27 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 78 km | 13 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km ENE of Denizciler, Turkey | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 16 km NW of Denizciler, Turkey | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 91 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
‘Ayn Shiqāq has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 51°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.1").